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CQA #1 Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the graphing instructions which are correctly matched.

a)

IV: x-axis

b)

DV: x-axis

c)

IV: y-axis

d)

DV: y-axis

2.

The more mass an object has, the more ________ it also has.

a)

matter

b)

volume

c)

density

d)

weight

e)

space

3.

The density of a metal is 1.35 g/mL and has a volume of 2.5 mL. Calculate the mass.

a)

0.54 g

b)

1.85 g

c)

3.38 g

d)

3.85 g

e)

1.15 g

4.

Analyze the following measurements and determine which of the following are true in terms of accuracy and precision: 1.25cm 1.24cm 1.26cm

True Value: 1.24cm

a)

Precise

b)

Accurate

c)

Both accurate and precise

d)

Neither accurate nor precise

5.

Choose all that apply: Which would be classified as quantitative data?

a)

32 inches

b)

brown hair

c)

lean build

d)

135 lbs

6.

Determine which of the following statements is false about pseudoscience.

a)

Pseudoscience is also known as “fake science.”

b)

Pseudoscience lacks accurate and precise data and evidence.

c)

Pseudoscience is logical, unbiased, and based on objective data.

d)

Pseudoscience is based on subjective reasoning.

e)

Pseudoscience tries to create mystery in its reasoning.

7.

The variable which is intentionally (choose to/on purpose) changed is the _______________.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

c)

Control

d)

Hypothesis

8.

Draw a conclusion as to which step of the scientific method is being described below:

Erica measured the number of flowers on the bush each day for 3 weeks.

a)

Observation

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Experimentation

d)

Conclusion

9.

State what type of graph a scientist should use to show change over time.

a)

Bar graph

b)

line graph

c)

circle graph

d)

pie chart

10.

Recall what an explanation based on observations is called?

a)

qualitative observation

b)

inference

c)

quantitative observation

d)

prediction

11.

Choose all that apply: Given the following scenario, determine which are correctly paired.

Jennifer wanted to test how amount of light effected fruit production.

a)

IV - Jennifer

b)

IV – Amount of Light

c)

DV - Fruit

d)

DV - light

12.

A block of wood has a density of 3.45 g/cm3. Its dimensions are 1.5 cm x 1.5 cm x 2.0 cm. Calculate its mass in grams.

a)

15.5 g

b)

4.5 g

c)

0.77 g

d)

1.3 g

13.

When graphing continuous data (example: time it takes for sponge animal to grow), determine which would be the most appropriate type of graph.

a)

Bar

b)

Line

c)

Scatter

d)

None of These

14.

Calculate average rainfall per month if the following data was collected.

a)

28.7

b)

7.2

c)

13.5

d)

5.7

15.

Choose all that apply: Determine which of the following are correctly paired.

a)

Observation – There are 14 flowers in the flower pot.

b)

Observation – Flowers grow best in the sunlight.

c)

Inference – There are gray clouds outside, which means rain.

d)

Inference - The grass is green.

16.

Differentiate the difference between an observation, inference, and prediction by choosing the prediction(s).

a)

The lady’s hair is old.

b)

She is walking with a walker.

c)

The lady is old.

d)

The lady is weak.

e)

The lady will die soon.

17.

Choose all that apply: Drew made observations while visiting the pet store. Formulate which of the following is a quantitative observation he may have made?

a)

The store has 15 exotic birds.

b)

The dogs are fed at 4:00 in the afternoon.

c)

The store’s employees wear blue aprons.

d)

There are 10 more cats than rabbits.

18.

Choose all that apply: When designing an experiment, which of the following would be the first step?

a)

Develop a hypothesis

b)

Posing a question

c)

Designing an experiment

d)

Collecting data

e)

Recognizing a problem

19.

The amount of matter in a given space is identified as ____________.

a)

mass

b)

volume

c)

density

d)

weight

20.

Determine which of the following is a FALSE statement about lab safety practices.

a)

A scientist should work in the lab alone.

b)

A scientist should wear close-toed shoes in the lab.

c)

A scientist should tie back loose hair, clothing or jewelry.

d)

A scientist should read hazard labels on tools, chemicals, and materials.